Zitat des Tages von Jeff Fortenberry:
I came west for opportunity. I made Lincoln my home.
I would like to see Donald Trump lay out specifics on an economic agenda that are realistic, that are small-business focused.
The high-flying rhetoric of 'Making America Great Again' frankly appeals to me. It appeals to many people. But you've got to back that up with substance, and you've got to quit offending people who may not agree with you.
If one group of people can exterminate another in the name of so-called religion, the world has no hope.
The House of Representatives should not be locked down by the decided play of a few in leadership.
Based on my experience, I believe that Ben Sasse has the right policy background, a notable commitment to public service - and, perhaps most importantly, the courage - to help renew our country.
Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery. It is a scourge for humanity, and America must project its values and protect vulnerable persons.
The promise of peace seems very far away, but you keep working steadily with good and uplifting attitudes, and that's sometimes tough in the environment we're in.
I used to be on the Lincoln City Council. You learn that there's never enough money for all of the police officers and fire-fighting apparatus you'd like to have.
I reserve the right to survey the national political landscape for candidates at all levels who reflect a proper understanding of our national security, economic security, and family security - the ideals of social conservation, the heart and strength of our country.
My degree in theology was an important part of my formation.
We need to reinstate the idea of federalism.
To simply demand that Assad go, and create a vacuum, could make the circumstances worse. To 'protect' Assad and his brutality is unconscionable. So you have to have a transition period here.
Iraqis must fight for their own country.
The tax code is weighted toward the ultra-wealthy and ultra-wealthy corporations and has created an offshore aristocracy of people who can afford to hire an army of accountants and lawyers. This shifts the tax burden to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and others.
The strong arm of government should not force Americans to buy health-care products that they have reasoned objections to.
While the agreement provides a level of constraint on Iran's nuclear weapons program, it confers legitimacy on their nuclear threshold status, an unprecedented shift for a country with so many entanglements.
Shifting loyalties in the Middle East make it difficult to vet supposed moderate groups.
My first responsibility is to keep America safe.
By keeping your eye on the ultimate goal, you lean into the mess and try to make the outcome a little better.
I thought incorporating Columbus and Platte County into the 1st District was a good idea.
If it comes out of Congress, I think it has traction in America.
I'm proud to be able to represent Bellevue and the Offutt and StratCom communities.
Government has a rightful role, but not an excessive role, to play.
No one should have to live in fear.
Congress must demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
It's particularly incumbent in the Middle East on Sunni Arab nations to fight for values, to fight for the protection of innocent life, to fight for the principles of civilization and stability and order itself.
The responsible use of earmarks can have public benefits.
Donald Trump has not yet earned my vote. And I'm not simply going to say 'never,' because I do not want to empower Hillary Clinton.
People can transcend and overcome their differences and be very easily bonded.
Respect and a gentlemanly character - those are marks of a Nebraskan.
Fiscal discipline can turn the economy around.